Dell Alienware M11x (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 86)

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
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To restore data:
Turn off your computer. 1.
Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer, etc.) 2.
and remove any recently added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable.
Turn on your computer.
3.
When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to access the 4. Advanced
Boot Options window.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait
until you see the Microsoft
® Windows ® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try
again.
Select
5. Repair Your Computer.
Select 6. Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions
on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more depending on the size of the
data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information on Dell DataSafe Local Backup, see knowledge base article
353560 at
support.dell.com.